How to Watch Hawaii vs. Cal: Hawai'i Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 24, 2025

Updated Dec. 24, 2025 7:29 p.m. ET

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The Hawai'i Bowl sees Micah Alejado and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the California Golden Bears square off on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The matchup kicks off at 8 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN. The game is on ESPN, if you're searching for how to watch.

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How to Watch Hawaii vs. Cal

When: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
Location: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, Hawaii
TV Channel: ESPN
Streaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle

Hawaii's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/23/2025	vs. Stanford	W 23-20
8/30/2025	at Arizona	L 40-6
9/7/2025	vs. Sam Houston	W 37-20
9/14/2025	vs. Portland State	W 23-3
9/21/2025	vs. Fresno State	L 23-21
9/27/2025	at Air Force	W 44-35
10/12/2025	vs. Utah State	W 44-26
10/18/2025	at Colorado State	W 31-19
11/1/2025	at San Jose State	L 45-38
11/8/2025	vs. San Diego State	W 38-6
11/21/2025	at UNLV	L 38-10
11/29/2025	vs. Wyoming	W 27-7
12/24/2025	vs. California	-

Hawaii 2025 Stats & Insights

Hawaii is putting up 393.7 yards per game on offense, which ranks 62nd in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Rainbow Warriors rank 52nd, surrendering 351.3 yards per contest.
Hawaii sports the 63rd-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (218 allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-best with 289.7 passing yards per game.
The Rainbow Warriors rank 61st in scoring offense (28.5 points per game) and 58th in scoring defense (23.5 points allowed per game) this year.
The Rainbow Warriors rank 10th-worst in rushing offense (104 rushing yards per game), but they've played better on defense, ranking 43rd with 133.3 rushing yards allowed per contest.
Hawaii ranks 33rd in third-down efficiency (44.8%) on offense and 34th in third-down conversion rate allowed (34.9%) on defense this season.
With 14 forced turnovers (85th in the FBS) against 18 turnovers committed (91st in the FBS), the Rainbow Warriors' -4 turnover margin ranks 99th in college football.

Hawaii 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Micah Alejado	QB	2,832 YDS (65.9%) / 21 TD / 9 INT 72 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 7.2 RUSH YPG
Jackson Harris	WR	49 REC / 963 YDS / 12 TD / 96.3 YPG
Cam Barfield	RB	361 YDS / 4 TD / 30.1 YPG / 4.8 YPC 26 REC / 244 REC YDS / 3 REC TD / 20.3 REC YPG
Pofele Ashlock	WR	62 REC / 704 YDS / 6 TD / 58.7 YPG
Jamih Otis	LB	53 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
De'jon Benton	DL	25 TKL / 6 TFL / 5.5 SACK
Jackie Johnson III	DL	21 TKL / 5 TFL / 6.5 SACK
Peter Manuma	DB	54 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK

Cal's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	at Oregon State	W 34-15
9/6/2025	vs. Texas Southern	W 35-3
9/13/2025	vs. Minnesota	W 27-14
9/20/2025	at San Diego State	L 34-0
9/27/2025	at Boston College	W 28-24
10/4/2025	vs. Duke	L 45-21
10/17/2025	vs. North Carolina	W 21-18
10/24/2025	at Virginia Tech	L 42-34
11/1/2025	vs. Virginia	L 31-21
11/8/2025	at Louisville	W 29-26
11/22/2025	at Stanford	L 31-10
11/29/2025	vs. SMU	W 38-35
12/24/2025	at Hawaii	-

Cal 2025 Stats & Insights

From an offensive angle, Cal is generating 347.3 total yards per contest (98th-ranked). It ranks 60th in the FBS on defense (359 total yards surrendered per game).
Cal's pass offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 23rd-best in the FBS with 270.2 passing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is allowing 197.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 37th.
The Golden Bears are generating 24.8 points per game on offense this season (88th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 26.5 points per game (78th-ranked) on defense.
The Golden Bears rank worst in rushing yards per game (77.2), but they've been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 86th in the FBS with 161.7 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
From an offensive perspective, Cal is posting a 39.6% third-down conversion percentage (69th-ranked). It ranks 93rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (41.1% third-down rate allowed).
With 13 forced turnovers (95th in the FBS) and 15 turnovers committed (59th in the FBS) this season, the Golden Bears rank 82nd in the FBS with a turnover margin of -2.

Cal 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kendrick Raphael	RB	862 YDS / 12 TD / 71.8 YPG / 4 YPC 31 REC / 231 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 21 REC YPG
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele	QB	3,109 YDS (63.5%) / 17 TD / 9 INT -135 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / -11.3 RUSH YPG
Jacob De Jesus	WR	98 REC / 884 YDS / 5 TD / 73.7 YPG
Trond Grizzell	WR	47 REC / 690 YDS / 1 TD / 57.5 YPG
Cade Uluave	LB	66 TKL / 9 TFL / 3 SACK
Luke Ferrelli	LB	41 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Dru Polidore	DB	36 TKL / 2 TFL
Hezekiah Masses	DB	23 TKL / 1 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD